# Self-Esteem Photography Troubador Promotes Positive Self Image Through His Lens By Troubador | Published 2010-02-25 | Naughty Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/troubador References: [flickr](http://www.flickr.com/troulee/show) & [facebook](http://www.facebook.com/troubador) In the last year, I’ve been studying the social need to freeze the moment of our youth and the beauty of our own bodies. I studied thousands of photos online and decided to shoot some [black and white artistic shots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith) of friends, colleagues and facebook contacts who would pose in front of my lens. Anyone was allowed to come and get a beautiful picture taken. Apart from some real models who came to pose, all the others were surprised to feel comfortable while posing nude -- and most of all they liked the results! So it looks like [nude art photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nonnas-cam) could be a way to step out from this [fear of not being pretty enough](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/body-appreciation-program) that the media has given us. These photos are now on sale in Milan and soon in Moscow and the people who posed are now proud of their own body! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.6/10 - Popularity: 96% | Activity: 94% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Naughty](https://www.trendhunter.com/naughty) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Self-esteem Photography:** Artistic nude photography promoting positive self-image and body acceptance. - **Body Positivity Movement:** A growing trend towards body diversity and inclusivity in photography and media. - **Empowerment Portraiture:** Portraiture focused on capturing and enhancing subject's inner strength and confidence. ### Where This Applies - **Photography:** Opportunities for photographers to specialize in self-esteem and empowerment-focused portraiture. - **Fashion and Beauty:** Brands can leverage the body positivity movement in their marketing campaigns to resonate with a more diverse audience. - **Media and Advertising:** Adopting more body-inclusive imagery and messaging can help media and advertising companies tap into larger markets of consumers who are seeking positive representation. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Powered Portrait Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-powered-portrait-studio.md) - [Body Positivity Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nobodylikeyou.md) - [Empowering Beauty Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/you-are-amazing.md) - [Nostalgic Beauty Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unseenbeauty-initiative.md) - [Unique Artistic Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusebouche.md) - [AI-Powered Fashion Photography Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/betterstudio.md) - [AI-Generated Selfies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreambooth.md) - [Public Art Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith.md) - [Imperfect Photography Celebrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nonnas-cam.md)